Water Technical Principal - Lead Strategic Projects

WSP in New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in New Zealand in Christchurch seeks a Technical Principal - Water to lead the technical direction of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning through to delivery and construction. You will apply sound engineering judgement, strengthen review and risk practices, and deliver high-quality client-ready work.

You will mentor teams, develop trusted client relationships, support bids and proposals, and help position WSP as the premier water consultant in Aotearoa New

Qualifications

• Senior technical leader with deep water/wastewater expertise.
• Proven ability to govern complex projects from planning through construction.
• Strong skills in reporting, risk management and client value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning to delivery.
• Provide governance over scope, budgets, delivery plans, quality and commercial outcomes.
• Mentor and coach team members, build capability, and support succession planning.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project governance

Peer review & reporting

Client relationship management

Commercial risk & bids

Collaboration across levels

Driver licence

Education

BEng or equivalent

CPEng NZ

Job description

WSP in New Zealand in Christchurch seeks a Technical Principal - Water to lead the technical direction of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects from planning through to delivery and construction. You will apply sound engineering judgement, strengthen review and risk practices, and deliver high-quality client-ready work.

You will mentor teams, develop trusted client relationships, support bids and proposals, and help position WSP as the premier water consultant in Aotearoa New